Oysters and Orbs

My ears hadn't even popped yet as we walked into Drago's in Metairie... went straight from the airport. It was our first time, and charbroiled oysters and Abita Amber were on our minds. They say the oysters are legendary and now I know why: garlic, butter and herbs brushed on top, layered with Parmesan and Romano and grilled nice and hot. After those were gone we sopped up what remained on the shell with our french bread; what is it with the water here in the Crescent City that makes the french bread so inimitable? Dessert was a fried oyster po-boy dressed with PLT&M and another Amber.

DRAGO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
3232 N Arnoult Road
Metairie, LA 70002
504/888-9254
http://www.dragosrestaurant.com/

errsters charbroiled

errsters fried

errsters in a can

We dropped bags on Antonine St, base camp for our broader weekend Southern Tour, and headed down Magazine St to satiate the Z's fixation on all things antiqued and/or artistic. First stop was Studio Amanda Talley (her blog The Big Easy Life gets big play at our house). It's a great space with some great art and she'll do commissions. If you're in New Orleans this weekend, stop by her studio during Art for Art's Sake, a good old fashioned street party held annually on this first Saturday in October.

Studio Amanda Talley

1382 Magazine St.

New Orleans, LA 70130

504/595-3136

http://amandatalley.com/

Would like to say more but I got a late jump and now we're off to the celebration in Point Clear, ALABAMA. Enjoy the weekend...

Orb

Orb in a Drawer (unframed, $900)